- Jun 16, 2013
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We live in Austin, Tx and summers here get pretty brutal. We have had buff orpingtons and it seems like they would just quit laying once it got hotter out.
I would love to keep orpingtons again but also would love to have fresh eggs throughout the hotter months.
Is there something that I must have been doing wrong for them to quit laying? Or should I have an alternative breed to go with the orpingtons to lay when it's hot out?
We have a fairly large yard and at least half is shaded throughout the majority of the day.
We were feeding Coyote Creek Feed - http://coyotecreekfarm.org/mill/
They were free range during the day, cooped at night
Always access to fresh water
Any insight/input greatly appreciated!!
I would love to keep orpingtons again but also would love to have fresh eggs throughout the hotter months.
Is there something that I must have been doing wrong for them to quit laying? Or should I have an alternative breed to go with the orpingtons to lay when it's hot out?
We have a fairly large yard and at least half is shaded throughout the majority of the day.
We were feeding Coyote Creek Feed - http://coyotecreekfarm.org/mill/
They were free range during the day, cooped at night
Always access to fresh water
Any insight/input greatly appreciated!!